Post Op

Hey everyone,
I am trying to update as much as possible with Facebook, calls and emails, but the ole blog is still best for personal broadcasting.

Mary did have a thymectomy onTuesday from 11:30-2:30. The surgery was successful and standard. She has been healing for the past couple of days. The first night was rough. She had a couple of tough emotional and painful moments, but she had the strength (and drugs) to pull through it. We both didn't sleep much. 

Yesterday she began respiratory and physical therapies. She was hooked up to so many things and had her breastbone opened, so her breathing and moving are laborious. 

This morning we got her to the bathroom and back with no help from the nurse. She changed out of the gown and into PJs so she can maybe walk the floor some. She still has the no fresh fruit, flowers or veggies rule.  Our big hope for this morning is to get the chest tube removed. She hasn't had much drainage lately, so that should be real.

Thank you to Mary's parents, especially for help with Sam. Thank you to Wiley and family for watching him a night. Thank you to all the subs for taking my classes, to Dana for helping make things happen, and especially to all my current students for putting up with my absence (I promise you won't miss a single insight!).

Two big thank you - 1) the amazing care providers we have had through this whole experience; it has been remarkable. 2) everyone for their love, support, energy prayers, concern, smiles, etc - much much appreciated.

Love,
Mary, Sam and Cam